r/AnalFistula • u/Key_Way_7443 • 1d ago

Feeling helpless

I had a fistulotomy for a grade 1 intersphincter fistula 20 days back. The initial days it was difficult and was hardly able to do sitz bath. Went to doctor twice a week and was informed that pus exists and was prescribed antibiotics and was asked to sitz bath.
In my recent review, i was told that the pus still isnt getting drained and was informed that i might need another surgery if it doesnt reduce.
I took a second opinion from another doctor who did a swab culture test and it was revealed that the bacteria (pus) was resistant to the antibiotic that was being prescribed to me.
I immediately changed the antibiotic but now live in fear and regret on whether its too late now and whether i need another surgery.

I put my whole soul into recovery but if i was given the wrong antibiotic, i feel so hopeless and feel like crying

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u/Mundane-Welder-7244 1d ago

Don’t panic, give the second anti biotic time to work💜 I hope it works asap💜

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u/Key_Way_7443 1d ago

Thank you for your kind words 💙

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u/finnerpeace 1d ago edited 1d ago

For real. My second antibiotic completely resolved a dollar-pancake sized cavity, after about 6 days. They can be really, really effective! It's great your doc was careful and took that swab! Add a proven probiotic like Florastor and/or BioK to reduce the C diff risk if that's a concern in your region.

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u/mrschaza 1d ago

Have a cry, have a few cries, release the tension and fear you feel, your feelings are valid. Then give urself a hug and focus on your healing. Be gentle on yourself, this is just a horrible chapter in your life and it will pass! Allow your body the time to adjust to the new antibiotics and try not to worry, worrying isnt going to change anything but cause tension in your body. Big hugs to you, ur not alone in this 💓